Reference no: EM132547448
0501609 Strategic Management - Al Ain University
Guidelines for Analyzing Short or Mini Cases
External Environmental Analysis:
Analyze the current situation as described in the case, collect information from authentic sources like firm's website and must include:
A. The firm
B. The industry the firm operates in
C. Competition
D. Major Challenges the firm/industry faced with
The firms Business Strategy: What strategy the firm has adopted
(‘Cost Leadership', ‘Differentiation', ‘Cost Focus' or ‘Differentiation Focus') and what are its implications on firm's economic performance.
Internal Environmental Analysis of the Firm:
You could discuss issues from the following:
• Internal environment.
• Rivalry in the industry.
• Market growth rate
• Firm's market share.
• Firms resources, capabilities, competencies, core competencies and distinctive competences.
• Use an appropriate strategic management analysis tool to analyze the situation.
Perform SWOT Analysis
Case Question 1: What is the basis for Competitive Advantage in entertainment industry? Are convergence and vertical integration still important in entertainment industry?
Case Question 2: How did AT&T become a diversified company? What was the rationale for entering the entertainment sector? Was it a good choice?
Case Question 3: Evaluate AT&T corporate strategy? Is it going in the right direction?
Case Question 4: What should AT&T do?
Attachment:- Analyzing Short or Mini Cases.rar